one week to go

We only have one more week to go before we find out if we're having a baby girl or baby boy. Some people have asked me if I have a preference. I find this question to be a little disturbing. If I say, "yes, I am hoping for a girl," then that implies that I am not excited about a boy or vice versa. There are things that make me happy about both genders.
If the baby is boy, I look forward to little boy activities like teeball and boy scouts, and watching Will and him play catch outside. Don't get me wrong, if my son wants to play the piano and read all day that is precious too. I just envision us with a pretty athletic child. I have heard that baby boys are "easier than girls." Why is this? I am the oldest of three girls, so I just can't imagine how you would change a boy's diaper or potty-train. I'm confident that Will has some knowledge in this area and can offer some advice. I think that baby boys are said to be easier because in general they have better dispositions. So, if we're having a boy, I would look forward to that as well. I think that cute baby boy clothes are harder to find, but from age 5 to about the fifth grade, I would argue that boys have a better selection. I won't have to buy a Hanna Montana shirt or a skirt that looks like it could be worn by a promiscuous high schooler. This is all very basic stuff, but it's the stuff you think about initially when you weigh the benefits.
If we are having a baby girl, I would be more excited about a few things. 1. the name. 2. baby girl clothes and accessories 3. decorating the nursery. I feel like having a girl would maybe come more naturally to me. I would know better what to expect along the way and be more prepared in dealing with girl stuff. I have always had very close realtionships with my girl cousins and my goddaughter, Sofia. My two year old cousin Jaoquin has given me hope that a baby boy can like me. I'm pretty much his #1 playmate and I love it!! When I was a child, my parents put me in ballet, tap, gymnastics, and twirling. Yes, I was such a girl. My home videos are very cute and one particular ballet recital is still talked about to this day. I have a feeling Will and I would try to push towards soccer, swimming, and softball. It's cliche, I know, but being a soccer mom just seems like so much fun.
Either way, we are just so excited and can't wait for next Monday!!! I think after I find out what we're having, I will really get into nesting mode. It has already started a little when i went to the container store last week and spent way too much money on boxes and little organizing doo-dads for our closets and pantry. The Container Store is one of life's little pleasures.

1+1=3

Today is a great day to start blogging because it is one of the first days in a long time where I have nothing to do except rest.  I am 9 weeks pregnant, and my "pregnancy companion" says that my body is climbing a mountain although I may not see physical signs of tiredness.  It also helps that I lost my phone, so I can't even be tempted.  I am feeling a little morning sickness this morning which probably means I need to eat again. I am getting used to looking at the toilet. Will would be glad to know that I made it to the toilet this morning.  We had an incident the other night before bed that took an hour to clean up.  After it was all said and done, I told Will that this is all preparing us for when the baby comes.  We are learning that having our house perfectly spotless can no longer be a priority. 

Right now I am watching 'in the womb' on the discovery channel.  It is amazing the development of a baby. I didn't know this, but babies have REM sleep in the womb. That means with a month to go before delivery, a baby can actually dream!!  The baby can also remember music if the same song is played enough and recognize the mother's voice through vibrations...this is one way the mother/baby bond is established prior to birth.  I am very thankful that there are so many resources available for mommies to get ready for birth.  TLC had become my new favorite channel. If Kate can manage with 8 children, I can surely be a good mom to one.  I get really emotional when I hear songs like 'in my arms' by plumb or watch baby shows.  

Will and I first found out that we were pregnant on July 8. We were on vacation in Santa Fe visiting my grandparents. I wasn't sure exactly what was going on with me.  I was late, and was having all the symptoms of being pregnant, but we were not trying at all, so I couldn't wrap my head around that possibility.  I thought to myself, I am either experiencing altitude sickness or something is really wrong with me.  I called my mom, and she told me that I am probably not pregnant, but to go ahead and take a test to set my mind at ease.  The day before, I had a phone interview with a 2nd grade elementary school.  They offered me the job the next day... the same day  I took the test (well, 5 tests).  At this point, I was still a little confused and unsure about this news.  All the plans I had for the next year of my life had changed. The Lord had bigger and better plans for me.  We told our parents pretty much right when we found out, and told my grandparents two days later at Geronimo's, our favorite restaurant in Santa Fe.  Will was just adorable to watch.  He was just smiling ear to ear since we found out, and really hasn't stopped.  He made a toast to our baby's great-grandparents, and we celebrated with wine (not me), great food, and then sang and danced at a local piano bar. Our Santa Fe trip was one of the most memorable trips we have ever taken, and I am so thankful that my grandparents were a part of it.